The Strategic Decisions That Caused Nokia’s Failure
WEBNov 23, 2017 · Between 2001 and 2005, a number of decisions were made to attempt to rekindle Nokia’s earlier drive and energy but, far from reinvigorating Nokia, they actually set up the beginning of the decline. Key amongst these decisions was the reallocation of important leadership roles and the poorly implemented 2004 reorganisation into a …
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The Five Key Capabilities of Effective Leadership
WEBNov 14, 2018 · Building credibility. In the figure above, building credibility appears at the centre, surrounded by arrows. This is because this key capability is both the condition and the result of the other four. It is about gaining respect from others by keeping commitments and operating with a strong sense of purpose.
Aligning Individual and Organisational Values - INSEAD Knowledge
WEBOct 26, 2021 · These tensions between individual and organisational values have been clearly identified in management research. For example, close alignment between individuals’ values and those of their organisations leads to a number of positive organisational outcomes including a reduction in staff turnover. The literature also indicates that reflecting ...
The Fine Line Between Stubbornness and Stupidity
WEBOct 1, 2018 · Stubborn people may seem invincible, but there is a huge difference between a strong person and a stubborn person. Although stubborn people project strength and power, it is only a façade. Stubbornness is often a sign of insecurity and a way to hold on to a very fragile mental equilibrium. Truly strong people know how to compromise when ...
Don’t Confuse Platforms with Ecosystems | INSEAD Knowledge
WEBDec 22, 2020 · Quadrant C: This business model is a platform without being an ecosystem. It enables transactions between two parties with the value being generated by the transactions themselves (regardless of the nature of the underlying exchange). eBay and Airbnb are examples of a platform, which connects buyers and sellers directly.
Seven Signs of the Greed Syndrome | INSEAD Knowledge
WEBApr 8, 2016 · Seven Signs of the Greed Syndrome. Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries , INSEAD. 08 Apr 2016 15. It is said that without greed we would still be living in caves but, left unchecked, the insatiable desire for more and better material things can be destructive. Pavel felt that he had had a good day. At the most …
The World’s Smartest Countries | INSEAD Knowledge
WEBJul 12, 2017 · Its performance is outstanding given that some ICI indicators (e.g. the number of top 500 universities) explicitly favour big countries (as large countries are better able to create clusters of excellence). Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, Finland and Denmark round out the top 10 smartest countries, with typically high scores on the aspects of ...
Business Strategy: Are You Inside-Out or Outside-In?
WEBAug 15, 2014 · In business the overarching goal is to create [long-term] shareholder value. These two approaches use very different means to achieve that end. The Inside-Out approach is guided by the belief that the inner strengths and capabilities of the organisation will make the organisation prevail. The Outside-In approach is …
Blue Ocean Strategy: The primer | INSEAD Knowledge
WEBSep 12, 2007 · The book ‘Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make Competition Irrelevant’ has had a huge impact worldwide. Written by two INSEAD professors, W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne, it sold more than a million copies within its first year of publication and has been translated into 39 languages, breaking Harvard Publishing records as the fastest selling book in print.